Church Musician

SPAS-ELCA; Rush City (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rush City is seeking a part-time Church Musician (approximately 20 hours per week) to coordinate and lead worship music, ranging from organ to praise band. The position partners with the Pastor and leaders to plan music reflecting scriptural themes and liturgical seasons, and fosters congregational participation.

The role also manages worship audio/visual systems, including sound, projection, and livestreaming.

Qualifications

• Part-time church musician with roughly 20 hours per week.
• Coordinate and lead worship music in styles from organ to contemporary praise.
• Familiarity with ELCA theology is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead music for worship services.
• Lead diverse worship styles from organ to praise band.
• Manage worship audio/visual systems including sound, projection, and livestreaming.

Skills

Worship music coordination

Live sound/AV management

Livestreaming

Liturgical music leadership

Tools

Sound system operation

Projection systems

Job description

First Ev. Lutheran Church, Rush City | Part-Time

First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rush City is seeking a part-time (approximately 20 hours per week) Church Musician, with compensation of $25 – $30 per hour based on experience, to coordinate and lead music for worship in a range of styles from organ to praise band. This role partners closely with the Pastor, and congregational leaders to plan and lead worship music that reflects scriptural themes and liturgical seasons, and fosters congregational participation. The position also manages worship audio/visual systems, including sound systems, projection, and livestreaming. Familiarity with the theology and worship practices of the ELCA and experience in a liturgical church setting are desired but not required. Find the full job description on our website.